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Millard County Events Calendar
* * * Updated weekly, so check back often
* * * (To
add an event to the calendar, go to http://millardcountytravel.com/events/submit.php)
July 2009
July 3 – Delta
City Celebration 5:00 pm – Tennis Tournament. For information call 435-864-2726 7:00 pm – Children’s Parade. Line up at 400 W
Main. Contact Karen Johnson at 435-864-2759. 7:30 pm – Concert in the Park, Delta High
Orchestra 7:30 pm – Volleyball Tournament. Call 435-864-8663 or 435-864-2921 for more
information. July 3 –
Fillmore City Celebration 6:00 pm – Park opens, food & games 6:30 pm – Children’s parade 7:00 pm – Fillmore’s Got Talent, Children 15
& under July 4 – Delta Independence Day Celebrations6:00 am – Sunrise Salute 6:30 am – 5K Run. For information call
435-864-9001 or 435-864-2436 7:00 am – Breakfast in the Park, City Park
(Provided by Deseret District Boy Scouts) 9:30 am – Military Flyover, Main Parade (line
up at 400 East Main), Delta Main Street 11:00 am – Patriotic Program, Food, Fun and
Games at City Park 12:00 pm – Entertainment in the Park, City
Park. To sign up call 435-864-4716. 2:00 pm-5:00 pm – Free swimming @ West Millard
Swimming Pool 2:00 pm – Matinee Movie @ T&T Twin Theater
($3.50 per person) 6:00 pm – Demolition Derby, Millard County
Fairgrounds 10:00 pm – Fireworks by Delta Fire Department,
Fairgrounds July 4 – Fillmore Independence Day Celebrations7:00 am – Flag Ceremony 7:00-9:00 am – American Legion Breakfast 9:30 am – Freedom mile begins 9:50 am – Lawn Mower Races down parade route 10:15 am – Bathtub race down parade route 10:2 am – Parade, Main Street 11:30 am – Park Activities and booths open 11:45 am – Stage entertainment begins 1:00-4:00 pm – Free Swim at the East Millard
Swimming Pool 2:30 pm – Children’s Money Pit 3:00 pm – Watermelon Dive at the pool 5:30 pm – Dusty’s Smokehouse, BBQ &
DinnherShow 7:00 pm – Food vendors, games, MECHANICAL BULL 9:50 pm – Lights out, Flag Ceremony 10:00 pm – Fireworks July 11 – Delta Sand Drags, Millard
County Fairgrounds, Delta, 9:00 am.
Come enjoy watching or participating in 300’ sand drags for ATV, UTV,
buggies. There will also be youth races.
Free to spectators. Contact Josh
Ashby, 801-367-8059, ashbyjosh@hotmail.com. July 11-12
– Motocross Racing at Bunker Hill, 25 East 750 North, Delta. Motocross racing at its finest. Sign ups on Friday until 10:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday sign-ups start at 6:00
am. Riders meeting is at 7:30 am with
practice starting at 8:00 am. Contact
Jeff Harris 801-671-6700 or Nick Ware 801-502-4793, whracing@gmail.com for further
information. July 18 – Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner
Show, 255 East Main Street, Delta.
If you want a trip back in time, you've
come to the right place! We love old cowboy music and fundamentals. We want to transport you
to a simpler place in time where music and good ol' home cookin' were all it
took to put a smile on a man's face. We want you to forget about your
busy lives for a couple of hours. We want you to laugh with us, sing
along with us and eat to your hearts' content. Call 435-864-7603 for reservations &
information. July 24
–Hinckley Pioneer Days Celebration,
Hinckley 6:00 am,
Daylight Salute 7:15 am,
Registration for 2-mile classic run/walk (at Park), $5 registration fee 8:00 am, Annual
Pioneer Classic Run/Walk sponsored by Hinckley Lions Club 9:30 am, Pioneer
Parade, Hinckley Main Street 11:00 am,
Pioneer Day Program, Hinckley City Park 12:00 pm, BBQ Dinner & Hootennany, Hinckley City Park 7:00 pm, Junior Rodeo,
Hinckley Rodeo Grounds (Sign up 5:30-6:30 pm) 8:00 pm, Rodeo,
Hinckley Rodeo Grounds (Hide race sign-ups 5:30-8:00 pm) July 24 –
Scipio Pioneer Days Celebration,
Scipio 10:00 am –
Parade, Center Street 11:00 am –
Program at the Park 2:00 pm – Races
and Games at the Park 6:00 pm – Town
Dinner at the Park July
24-26, Great Basin Festival,
Garrison, Utah and Baker, Nevada July 24, 5:00 pm
– Dutch Oven Potluck at the Garrison Church.
July 25, 7:00 am
-- Bike Ride, Start & end at Baker July 25, 10:00am
– Parade, Baker Main Street July 25, 11:00
am-4:00 pm – Booths, activities, entertainment, etc., Baker Main Street July 25, 6:00 pm
– Barbeque, Border Inn July 25, 8:00 pm
– Live auction and Dance, Border Inn July 25 –
Scipio Pioneer Days Rodeo,
Scipio Rodeo Grounds 6:30 pm – Sheep Bustin’ 8:00 pm – Rodeo August 2009
August 1 –
ATV Ride for the Cure,
formerly known as ATV Ride for Life Poker Run, 75 South 100 West,
Fillmore. Annual poker run around the
Fillmore Loop of the Paiute ATV Trail with lunch included. Extra poker cards may be purchased for
$5. Great prizes for the best
hand. There will also be an auction and
silent auction. Proceeds go to the
Huntsman Cancer Research Center.
Registration starts at 8:00 am, with lunch served at approximately 1:00
pm. $30/person. Contact Doug, 435-253-0283 or Laura
435-253-0093, info.rideforcure@gmail.com.
August 1 – Delta Sand Drags, Millard
County Fairgrounds, Delta, 9:00 am.
Come enjoy watching or participating in 300’ sand drags for ATV, UTV,
buggies. There will also be youth races.
Free to spectators. Contact Josh
Ashby, 801-367-8059, ashbyjosh@hotmail.com. August 1 – Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner
Show, 255 East Main Street, Delta.
If you want a trip back in time, you've
come to the right place! We love old cowboy music and fundamentals. We want to transport you
to a simpler place in time where music and good ol' home cookin' were all it
took to put a smile on a man's face. We want you to forget about your
busy lives for a couple of hours. We want you to laugh with us, sing
along with us and eat to your hearts' content. Call 435-864-7603 for reservations &
information. August 6-8
– Millard
County Fair,
Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. “We Will Rock You” at the Millard County
Fair in Delta, Utah. Thursday Night:
Concert/Band - "Joe Friday", Outdoor Movie. Friday Night: Dinner and Concert: David Osmond, Utah's
famous young star! Saturday Night: Jason
Hewlett, Entertainer/Impersonator-He will make you laugh! Other
entertainers and performances: Kerry Christensen-Musician/Yoddler; Brandi
Frampton-Country Rock; Jason Mystic-Hypnotist; Timothy
Riggs-Magician/performer; Matt Sorenson-Can Art; Science shows and
demonstrations; Little Britches Rodeo, local entertainment, and lots of food,
games, inflatable's, contests and fun. Make plans now to be part of
the Best Small-town Fair in Utah! You won't want to miss it!!
Contact Betty Jo Western, 435-864-3966.
Aug 7-8 –
Cove Fort Days, Cove
Fort on I-15 between Fillmore and Beaver.
Living history exhibits and booths.
Tour guides in period clothing.
Entertainment and family fun for all.
Stage coach and wagon rides.
Free hot dogs and drinks. Call
435-438-5547 for more information, or visit Cove Fort’s website. Aug 8 –
County Fair Co-Ed Softball Tournament, Millard County
Regional Park, 81 South Manzanita Ave, Delta.
Co-Ed Open, USSSA Sanctioned.
Only teams who have not won a mixed tourney this year! Fee $200.00
Registration Deadline July 13, 2009.
Contact Max Wood, 435-864-1470, recreation@co.millard.ut.us. August 8-9
– Motocross Racing at Bunker Hill, 25 East 750 North, Delta. Motocross racing at its finest. Sign ups on Friday until 10:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday sign-ups start at 6:00
am. Riders meeting is at 7:30 am with
practice starting at 8:00 am. Contact
Jeff Harris 801-671-6700 or Nick Ware 801-502-4793, whracing@gmail.com for further
information. August 10 – Sunset View Pro-Am Golf Tournament, Sunset View Golf Course, 1800 North Highway 6, Delta. A golf tournament for a pro and 4 amateurs. Starts at 10:00 am. Contact Sunset View at 435-864-2508 to register. August 15
– Delta Couples Golf Tournament,
1800 North Highway 6, Delta. A couples golf tournament, scramble. Starts at 9:30 am. Contact Sunset View at 435-864-2508 to register. Aug 14-15
– High School Rodeo,
Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. Come join us for 2
days of exciting high school rodeo action with 500-600 participants. Events start at 9:00 am and run until 5:00
pm both days. Admission is $3/adults,
$2/children. Contact Rick Moody,
435-864-4322 or 435-864-8785 for more information. August 15 – Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner
Show, 255 East Main Street, Delta.
If you want a trip back in time, you've
come to the right place! We love old cowboy music and fundamentals. We want to transport you
to a simpler place in time where music and good ol' home cookin' were all it took
to put a smile on a man's face. We want you to forget about your busy
lives for a couple of hours. We want you to laugh with us, sing along
with us and eat to your hearts' content. Call 435-864-7603 for reservations &
information. August
20-21 – Central Utah Cutting Horse Association Event, Millard County Indoor Arena, 187 South
Manzanita Ave., Delta. The sport of
cutting is a contest between a horse and rider, and a cow. It is the only equine sport where the horse
must work on its own, relying on strength, agility and intelligence. It is also the only equine sport where the
competitors assist their opponents.
Contact Martha Neerings, 801-367-4241, martha@airwired.net. August 21 – Senator Bob Bennett Small Business Conference, Millard County Fair Building, 187 South
Manzanita Ave., Delta. Senator Bob
Bennett is sponsoring a small business conference with workshops covering
marketing, home business and e-commerce.
There will also be a lunch provided with Senator Bennett moderating an
energy panel. There will be no charge for classes or lunch. Contact Bobbie Killpack 435-864-7858 or
Linda Gillmor 435-864-1407 for more information. August 29 – Silver Sage Chuck Wagon Dinner
Show, 255 East Main Street, Delta.
If you want a trip back in time, you've
come to the right place! We love old cowboy music and fundamentals. We want to transport you
to a simpler place in time where music and good ol' home cookin' were all it
took to put a smile on a man's face. We want you to forget about your
busy lives for a couple of hours. We want you to laugh with us, sing
along with us and eat to your hearts' content. Call 435-864-7603 for reservations &
information. August
29-30 – USRA Motocross Racing, Screamin’ Eagle Raceway, 850
South Airway Drive, Fillmore. USRA
Points Race. Sign-ups on Friday
6:00-8:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday
sign-ups 6:00-8:00 am. Practice starts
at 8:00 am sharp. Contact Annette Ault,
801-768-4664, screamineagleraceway@msn.com
for more information. September 2009
Sept 4-7 –
Labor Day Fly-In, Delta Municipal Airport, Delta. All ultralight, lightsport and experimental aircraft are invited
to Delta once a year for flying, food and fun. Airplane games such as water
balloon drops, candy drops and ultralight golf (which involves dropping a golf
ball from low level flight over a green at the golf course) will be played as
weather permits. Spectators are welcome to come to the airport to look at the
aircraft and watch some of the airplane games. Admission is free for
spectators. Raffle tickets are sold to help support the next year's fly-in.
Lots of prizes will be given away thanks to our sponsors. Airplane rides can be
purchased for a small fee (early morning and late evenings are best for taking
flights). So come and enjoy the fun!
Contact Randy Fowles 435-979-1914 for further information. Labor Day
Weekend– Leamarado
Days, Leamington. Friday 7:30 am, Breakfast in the Park 10:00 am, Children’s Parade, Meet at the Town
Hall 11:00 am, Trap Shoot and Sloppy Joes Saturday 2:00 pm, Dutch Oven Contest, Adult &
Junior Categories, Judging at 6:00Leamarado
Days began in 1946 when the town planned a homecoming celebration for World War
II soldiers. The celebration was held on Labor Day and consisted of a program
in the morning, a noon barbecue and a dance that night. The following year, the
veterans decided to give the party and it was again extremely successful and
continues to draw many back to their hometown.
The annual event is held at the Leamington Town Hall and Rodeo Grounds.
The traditional talent show, barbeque dinner, games and an evening rodeo
provide a fun time for residents and visitors. 7:00 am, 5K Family Run 10:00 am, Talent Show, Leamington Park 12 Noon, Roast Beef/Pork Dinner 3:00 pm, Rodeo, Leamington Rodeo Grounds Sept 11-12 –
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Each Day, Old
Capitol Arts Festival, Fillmore. Fine
art, mountain man demonstrations, and live entertainment are just a few of the
attractions at the Old Capitol Arts Festival.
The fun-filled event takes place at the Territorial Statehouse Park in
Fillmore. A full agenda of activities
fill the two-day festival. The park is overflowing with artists' booths
featuring original artwork and crafts. A quick draw auction is a popular event,
with the sale of artwork created on the spot. Demonstrations of early pioneer
skills keep attendees captivated. Civil War reenactments and antique car and
horse-drawn wagon rides add to the fun.
Exciting entertainment takes place each afternoon. Continuous activities
for children, and a variety of food concessions ensure no one will want to miss
any of the fun. Admission is free. Call 435-743-5316 for more information. Sept 10-12
– Good Sam Club Fall Tag-a-Long,
Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. Gathering of Good Sam Club members, but you
don’t have to be a member to come.
Contact Glenn Carroll, 801-571-1803, carrollg@utah-inter.net. Sept 12 – Farm Bureau 2-man 27-hole Golf Tournament, Sunset View Golf Course, 1800 North Highway 6, Delta. 9 hole scramble, 9 hole best ball, 9 hole alternate shot. Must have USGA handicap. 9:00 am starting time. Contact Sunset View at 435-864-2508 to register. Sept 12-13
– Motocross Racing at Bunker Hill, 25 East 750 North, Delta. Motocross racing at its finest. Sign ups on Friday until 10:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday sign-ups start at 6:00
am. Riders meeting is at 7:30 am with
practice starting at 8:00 am. Contact
Jeff Harris 801-671-6700 or Nick Ware 801-502-4793, whracing@gmail.com for further
information. Sept 18-20
– Delta Car Show,
Delta City Park, Delta. The Delta Car
Show gets underway in September with antique vehicles, classics, muscle cars
and street rods displayed in the Delta City Park. Open to all make, models and years of vehicles. Music, trophies, prizes, and some
surprises. Spectators are encouraged to
attend the free event, reminisce and become acquainted with vehicle
owners. Come out and see some of the
best vehicles around. Contact David
Frandsen 435-857-2545 or 801-372-1862 or Steve Rosenquist 801-641-9938, www.bndhiphopstop.com. Sept 26 – Delta Sand Drags, Millard County Fairgrounds, Delta, 9:00 am. Come enjoy watching or participating in 300’ sand drags for ATV, UTV, buggies. There will also be youth races. Free to spectators. Contact Josh Ashby, 801-367-8059, ashbyjosh@hotmail.com. October 2009 October
3-4 – Motocross Racing at Bunker
Hill, 25 East
750 North, Delta. Motocross racing at
its finest. Sign ups on Friday until
10:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday
sign-ups start at 6:00 am. Riders
meeting is at 7:30 am with practice starting at 8:00 am. Contact Jeff Harris 801-671-6700 or Nick
Ware 801-502-4793, whracing@gmail.com
for further information. October
8-10 – Central Utah Cutting Horse Association Event, Millard County Indoor Arena, 187 South
Manzanita Ave., Delta. The sport of
cutting is a contest between a horse and rider, and a cow. It is the only equine sport where the horse
must work on its own, relying on strength, agility and intelligence. It is also the only equine sport where the
competitors assist their opponents.
Contact Martha Neerings, 801-367-4241, martha@airwired.net. October
10-11 – USRA Motocross Racing, Screamin’ Eagle Raceway, 850
South Airway Drive, Fillmore. USRA
Points Race. Sign-ups on Friday
6:00-8:00 pm. Saturday & Sunday
sign-ups 6:00-8:00 am. Practice starts
at 8:00 am sharp. Contact Annette Ault,
801-768-4664, screamineagleraceway@msn.com
for more information. November 2009
Nov 28 – Delta’s Tree Festival, Millard County Fair Building, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Auction starts at 2:00 p.m. Beautifully decorated trees are auctioned to
local businesses. Santa will also be at
the City Building from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Proceeds go to the local Sub for Santa and the Central Utah Food
Share. Contact Bonnie Shamo, 435-864-3662. Nov 28 – 6:00
p.m., Christmas Light Parade, Main Street,
Delta. Welcome the season with Delta’s
annual Christmas Light Parade. Floats
covered in Christmas lights travel down Main Street, ending at the County Fair
Building. At the Fair Building kids can
see Santa while everyone enjoys refreshments and local entertainment. The trees from the Delta Tree Festival are
also on display for everyone to enjoy. Contact Karen Johnson at Delta City,
435-864-2759. Nov 28 – Fillmore City Light Parade and
Winder Wonderland of Lights, Millard County
Courthouse & Territorial Statehouse, 50 South Main, Fillmore. 1:00
pm Matinee Movie @ Avalon Theater (Madagascar Escape 2 Africa) 3:00-5:00
pm Santa Visits kids at American Legion Building Noon
– 7:00 pm Food booths at American Legion Building 3:00-5:30
pm Free Hayrides around Stake House block 5:30
pm Winter Wonderland of Lights with Entertainment 6:00
pm Light Parade down Main Street January 2010
January – Statehood Day Dance, Territorial February 2010
February
19-20 –Snow
Goose Festival,
Gunnison Bend Reservoir, Delta. The Snow
Goose Festival celebrates the arrival of thousands of Lesser Snow Geese in the
fields and waters between Delta and Clear Lake Management Area. Activities include free waterfowl workshops,
a 10K race, dinner, craft vendors, quilt show and more. Contact Delta Area Chamber of Commerce,
435-864-4316, for more information. February
19-20 –Snow
Goose Festival Quilt Show,
Millard County Exhibit Building, Delta.
Contact Carol Smith, 435-864-4316.
March 2010
March – Miss
Millard Scholarship Pageant,
7:00 pm., Delta High School Palladium, 300 North Center Street, Delta. Join us and experience a fun, glamorous, and
exciting evening of pageantry at its best. Miss Millard competition is judged
on an interview with the judges, casual wear, talent, evening-wear, and a
2-question on-stage interview. Young
girls ages 7-10 also compete in a fun and adorable Little Miss Millard pageant
the morning of the pageant. During the evening’s program, one of these young
contestants is chosen to serve as Little Miss Millard. For more information or if you are interested
in competing in the pageant contact Tammie Bean, 435-864-3604. March – Women in
Motion, Conference for Women About Women, Delta High School, 50 West 300 North,
Delta. Come join us at the best thing
to happen in Central Utah since sliced bread.
This conference is a day filled with learning, food and fun. A day for women of all ages to have a
time-out from daily stress and responsibility and have time just for
themselves. Women in Motion is a
conference designed to assist women in finding joy and fulfillment in their
busy lives. Conference speakers are
experts on their varied subjects and come highly recommended to the
conference. Subjects range from women’s
health issues, finances, mind-body health, gardening, and interior design. Ticket price is $40.00. Contact Linda Ekins, 435-864-3424. May 2010 May– Old School Rock Crawling, Millard
County Fairgrounds, Delta. Old
fashioned rock crawling with Jeeps, 4x4 vehicles and trucks driving over large
obstacles with the possibility of roll-overs.
Vehicles are scored by the number of mistakes that are made by the
driver and spotter (team) on the courses. The team with the fewest mistakes
wins. Three classes are available for
teams: stock, modified stock (legend) and unlimited. $2 donation appreciated at the gate. Contact Craig Stumph,
435-864-3199 or 801-367-1395 for registration information. May – Demolition Derby, Millard County
Outdoor Arena, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. Demolition Derby will help raise funds for
the Delta High School football program.
Adults 12+ $8; Children 6-11 $5; Children 5 & under free. Contact Robert DeWyze, 435-864-5574. May
– Millard County Junior Livestock Show, Millard
County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita Ave., Delta. It’s the annual show,
which showcases 4-H and FFA projects in beef, swine, sheep and dairy with 3
days of showmanship, market classes and other contests. Tuesday is the Fitting & Showmanship
Day, where it’s the Exhibitor’s chance to show off their skills. Wednesday is Market Show, where the animals
are judged. Thursday is sale day, where
the animals are sold at auction.
Throughout the week there are various contests for everyone. Banquet on Thursday is open to anyone at a
cover charge. After the banquet there
is a dance for all ages. Contact Shan
Ellison, 435-406-1346, lsellison@frontiernet.net.
June 2010
June 10-12 – Days
of the Old West Rodeo, Millard County Fairgrounds, 187 South Manzanita
Ave., Delta. Rodeo fans can enjoy a colorful PRCA
event and cheer their favorite cowboys at the Days of the Old West Rodeo. Top contestants compete in steer wrestling,
team roping, saddle bronc riding, PWBR Barrel Racing, tie-down roping, and
everyone’s favorite—bull riding. Rodeo
starts at 8:00 pm each evening. Contact
Sherri Callister, 435-406-1054, dgnflys@yahoo.com.
June 21-26
– National ATV Jamboree, Fillmore. Gather at the POD in Fillmore City with other ATV enthusiasts for
the annual ATV Jamboree. Guides offer approximately 30 different rides each day
in the Pahvant Mountains, with experienced local guides making stops along the
way to describe history, geology, flora and fauna. Participants will enjoy seeing wild turkeys, elk and mule deer as
you travel the Paiute ATV Trail and experience some of the most spectacular scenery
you can imagine. Pizza parties, pot luck dinners and a progressive dinner in
Chalk Creek Canyon are just some of the activities planned during the week-long
event. Cost is $100/person; $175/couple
or $300/group of 4. Contact Nola
Whatcott, 435-759-2543 bartandnola@frontiernet.net
or Jayne Rasmussen, 435-743-5286 cjaynego@yahoo.com.
June 25-26
– American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life of Millard County, Delta High School Football Field, 50 West 300 North,
Delta. This is a time and place where
people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve
lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. Campsites can be set up any time after noon
on Friday, June 26. Entertainment
starts at 5:00 pm and continues throughout the night and into the morning. Survivor walk begins at 6:00 pm, with dinner
at approximately 7:00 pm. Hypnotist
John Daughters’ show starts at 10:00 pm.
Silent auctions close at midnight.
Breakfast on Saturday morning at approximately 7:00 am. Any and all donations are greatly
appreciated. For more information,
contact Crista Casper, 801-493-4705, or crista.casper@cancer.org. June 27 –
Liberty Program,
Millard County Fair Building, 187 South Manzanita Ave, Delta. Program begins at 7:00 pm. A patriotic production presented in word,
image and song celebrating the birth of the United States of America. Show begins at 7:00 pm. Contact Sherry Nickle 435-864-2021 for more
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